<i>He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Cor. 5:21).</i> Of all men who ever lived, Barabbas should have the best understanding of vicarious substitution.

February 2013

<i>On the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him (2 Cor. 2:7).</i> Whether you believe an offending person is truly sorry or not, count the cost of forgiving them vs. the cost of not forgiving.

<i>For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men? (1 Cor. 3:3).</i> Focus on who God created <i>you</i> to be—not your neighbor, or your friend, or your competition.